جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Wendy W Wolfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Development
• Land Use & Distribution
• Social Mobilization & Agrarian Societies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wendy W Wolford is the Robert A. and Ruth E. Polson Professor of Global Development at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She also serves as Vice Provost for International Affairs, overseeing global partnerships including the Global Hubs and Grand Challenges initiatives. Her research focuses on land governance, social movements, and agrarian societies, with extensive fieldwork in Brazil, Ecuador, and Mozambique. Key projects include analyses of the Brazilian MST landless movement and colonial legacies in Mozambican agriculture. Wolford earned her PhD from UC Berkeley (2001) and has authored/co-edited seminal works like This Land is Ours Now (2010) and The Social Lives of Land (2024). She has held prestigious fellowships, including a Fulbright (2016–17), and her work addresses critical issues like global land grabbing, participatory democracy, and environmental justice. Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing critical analysis in development theory and political ecology. Recognition includes awards for internationalizing curricula and advancing global development research. Her outreach includes curricula development on Brazilian rural development and multimedia case studies on sustainable food systems. Current research explores the Plantationocene framework and Mozambique’s agrarian histories.

Yi Renمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Modern China
• Chinese Communist Propaganda
• China in the First World War
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yi Ren is a Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on modern Chinese history, particularly the dynamics of Chinese Communist propaganda in rural areas during the Mao era (1949–1978). He examines grassroots propagandists like opera actors, rural activists, and child propagandists, highlighting their roles in shaping rural socio-political landscapes. His work integrates archival materials and oral histories to challenge conventional narratives of state control. Education: M.A. in American History (Sino-American Relations), Peking University, 2014 B.A. in History, Sichuan University, 2011 Research Interests: Yi Ren’s work spans modern China, Chinese propaganda mechanisms, and global historical contexts like China’s involvement in WWI. He explores how grassroots agency and localized interactions influenced national policies, emphasizing the interplay between state institutions and rural populations. Publications & Trends: While his early work centered on historical analysis, recent articles (2019–2025) pivot to mental health stigma in China, focusing on caregivers, healthcare providers, and rural communities. Studies emphasize contact-based interventions and systemic challenges in addressing mental health disparities. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: No advising students or grants listed. His current project includes translating William H. McNeill’s The Global Condition for Peking University Press (expected 2022). Labs/Teams: No lab affiliations or team details provided.

• Urban Ecology
• Landscape Ecology
• Urban Ecosystem Services
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dagmar Haase is a Full Professor in Landscape and Urban Ecology at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, serving as Deputy Director of the Geographical Institute. She holds affiliations with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and has earned honorary professorships in Sweden and Romania. Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Leipzig (1999) and Habilitation from Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg (2009). Her research focuses on urban ecosystem services, social-ecological systems, and nature-based solutions to urban challenges. Key projects include EU-funded initiatives on green infrastructure (e.g., Horizon Europe’s NaturaConnect) and climate resilience. Awards include the AXA Research Fund Award (2014) and Honorary Wallenberg Professorship (2016). Haase’s work integrates remote sensing, citizen science, and participatory modeling to address urban sustainability. Over 250+ publications and an h-index of 77 reflect her prolific contributions. She advises numerous PhD candidates exploring urban dynamics, biodiversity, and governance. Current grants span climate adaptation, urban densification, and ecological networks.

Cangbai Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transnational migration
• Chinese diasporas
• Migration-related museum studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cangbai Wang is a Professor of Migration, Heritage and Language at the University of Westminster and co-founder of HOMELandS (Hub On Migration, Exile, Languages and Spaces). He holds a PhD in Asian Studies from the University of Hong Kong (2003) and previously worked as a Post-doctoral Fellow/Honorary Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong and Visiting Lecturer at City University of Hong Kong. Academic focus: Transnational migration, Chinese diasporas, cultural heritage Co-Director of HOMELandS since 2014 (elevated to Research Centre in 2023) External Examiner for 20 institutions including University of Birmingham (2024), University of Cambridge (2020), and Nanyang Technological University (2024) His research explores the intersection of migration and material culture , emphasizing how diasporic communities negotiate identity through heritage practices. Recent work examines museum representations of Chinese diasporas and language dynamics in multicultural London. He has led the AHRC-funded Global Diasporic Chinese Museums Network Initiative (2023-2025) and contributed to policy discussions on diaspora engagement with Chinese municipal governments. Key publication: Museum Representations of Chinese Diasporas (Routledge 2021) and Negotiating Identities, Language and Migration in Global London (Multilingual Matters 2024). Supervised PhDs include Denise Kwan’s The talking of objects: migratory experiences and Chinese women in UK (2020) and Xiao Ma’s ongoing London Chinatown: heritage making and diasporic identities . Active in academic leadership: Co-editor: Routledge Research on Museums and Heritage in Asia Editorial board: Social Transformations in Chinese Societies (since 2024) International editorial board: Chinese Overseas Review (since 2020) UKRI FLF Peer Review College member

Susana Mouratoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Economics
• Environmental Valuation
• Ecosystem Services
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Susana Mourato is Professor of Environmental Economics at the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She joined LSE in 2008 after ten years at Imperial College London. In 2021, she became the Vice President and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) at LSE. She also holds positions as Visiting Reader at Imperial College London and Honorary Senior Fellow at CSERGE (University of East Anglia). Professor Mourato is an expert in environmental economics and the application of economic valuation techniques to measure environmental change and social value. Professor Mourato's research focuses on valuing natural wealth and creating markets for ecosystem services, perceptions and preferences for low-carbon energy technologies, environmental valuation methods and applications, and the relationship between life satisfaction and the environment. Her work spans the fields of environmental economics, wellbeing economics, and behavioral environmental economics. She has conducted extensive research on ecosystem services, wildlife conservation, air and water pollution, chemicals, climate change, low carbon technologies, and cultural heritage, testing and applying economic valuation techniques to these diverse areas. Her recent publications show a strong trend toward integrating behavioral economics with traditional environmental valuation techniques. She has published extensively on the links between subjective wellbeing and environmental quality, as well as the application of economic valuation methods to inform environmental policy. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations across economics, ecology, and social sciences, with significant policy impact through government advisory roles and international organizations. Member of Culture & Heritage Capital Advisory Board (UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) Associate of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment Former Academic Director of LSE Summer School Former Head of Department (2017-2020) Professor Mourato has worked on more than 45 research projects and consultancies for research councils, government, industry, charities, and international organizations. She currently leads projects for the OECD evaluating the impact of chemicals on IQ, for LSE Middle East Centre estimating preferences for climate change policies in the Gulf Region, and for water conservation in Kuwait. Her research has informed policy development in multiple countries and international contexts.

• Tourism Management
• Family Business Studies
• Entrepreneurship
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anita Zehrer is a Professor at the MCI Management Center Innsbruck, serving as Head of the MCI Management Center and the MCI Family Business Center. She holds a habilitation in Business Administration from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and a PhD in Social and Economic Sciences from the University of Innsbruck. Her academic career includes adjunct roles at institutions like the University of Notre Dame and the University of Canberra. Her research focuses on tourism management, family business dynamics, entrepreneurship, and risk management. Notable contributions include studies on family firm succession, destination competitiveness, and volunteer tourism. She has supervised numerous PhD students across topics like innovation in SMEs and female leadership in digital industries. Zehrer has been recognized with awards such as the AIEST 2021 Best Contribution Award and the Emerald Literati Award. She contributes to academic governance through editorial roles in journals like Journal of Family Business Management and TA | Tourism Analysis . Her work bridges academic research and practical application, addressing challenges in tourism destinations, family enterprise resilience, and sustainable development. Recent projects explore generational shifts, employer branding in family firms, and resilience strategies post-pandemic.

Claire Mercerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Geography
• Urbanization in Africa
• Middle Class Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claire Mercer is a Professor of Human Geography at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), based in the Department of Geography and Environment. Her research focuses on urbanization in Africa, particularly in Tanzania, examining how middle-class identities are constructed through suburban housing and self-build practices. She explores themes of class reproduction, urban inequality, and the intersection of civil society with development policies. Mercer is a leading scholar in African urban studies, with expertise in diaspora networks, postcolonial geographies, and NGO dynamics. Her current research project, funded by the ESRC, investigates how self-build housing in Ghana and Tanzania drives urban and economic growth. She has authored multiple books and articles, including the upcoming monograph The suburban frontier: middle class construction in Dar es Salaam (University of California Press, 2024). Mercer serves on editorial boards for journals such as the International Journal of Urban and Regional Research and Antipode , contributing to critical debates in development geography. Her work spans interdisciplinary themes including African urbanism, spatial inequality, and the politics of belonging. Key regions of focus include Tanzania, Cameroon, and the UK. Mercer’s research bridges theoretical frameworks from human geography with empirical studies of African urbanization, emphasizing the material and aesthetic dimensions of class formation in peripheral urban areas.

• Chinese Politics
• Contentious Politics
• Protest Policing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kevin O'Brien is the Jack M. Forcey Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He specializes in Chinese politics, particularly focusing on contentious politics, protest dynamics, and state-society relations in rural China. His research examines mechanisms of protest control, authoritarian governance, and institutional reforms. O'Brien holds a B.A. from Grinnell College (1979) and a Ph.D. from Yale University (1987). Education: B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D., Yale University Affiliations: Institute of East Asian Studies, UC Berkeley Research interests include rightful resistance, relational repression, and adaptation strategies under autocratic regimes. He has authored/co-authored influential books such as Rightful Resistance in Rural China and edited volumes on popular protest and grassroots elections in China. Books: Reform Without Liberalization , Popular Protest in China , Grassroots Elections in China Awards include the Sage Award for Best Paper in Comparative Politics (2004). His work integrates fieldwork insights with theoretical frameworks, addressing topics like land expropriation, migrant worker rights, and NGO operational challenges in China's evolving political landscape.

• Sociology
• Rural Sociology
• Cultural Heritage
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kathryn A. Burnett is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Arts and Media at the University of the West of Scotland, based in the School of Business and Creative Industries. She is actively involved in supervising PhD students and contributes to research areas including rural sociology, cultural heritage, and climate adaptation. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable communities and environmental stewardship. Education: (Details not explicitly provided in text, but her extensive academic output suggests a PhD in related fields.) Research Interests: Dr. Burnett’s expertise spans Scottish culture, remote rural communities, island studies, and the creative industries. Her work emphasizes cultural work, resilience in marginalized regions, and the intersection of media, narrative, and place. She explores themes such as Gaelic heritage, climate adaptation strategies, and the socio-economic dynamics of small island communities. Recent Research Trends: Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to rural regeneration, climate adaptation through participatory methods, and the mediatization of island spaces. Recent work includes studies on Arctic art education, coastal community resilience, and sustainable enterprise in remote areas. Awards: SFHEA (2021) Best Paper Award, Rural Enterprise ISBE, Cardiff (2013) Winner of Best Paper Rural Enterprise ISBE (2014) Grants & Advisory Roles: She has held external examiner roles at institutions like the University of Highlands and Islands and has been a Board Member of The Reid Foundation. Her activities include organizing conferences, hosting academic visitors, and contributing to national and international research networks. Labs/Teams: Collaborations include projects with the University of Lapland (e.g., Nurture: Living in the Landscape) and cross-border initiatives on Arctic studies and climate adaptation. She frequently engages in interdisciplinary research with environmental scientists and sociologists.

Keigo Kobayashiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Architectural planning
• City planning
• Urban design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Keigo Kobayashi is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture. He has served in this position since 2016, previously holding the rank of Assistant Professor from 2012 to 2016. His professional journey includes significant experience at the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in Rotterdam, where he worked as a Senior Architect and Project Architect from 2007 to 2012. His educational background includes a Master of Architecture II from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design (2005), a Master of Architecture from Waseda University's Graduate School of Science and Engineering (2003), and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Waseda University's School of Science and Engineering (2002). Kobayashi's research focuses on architectural planning and city planning, with particular interests in food-related architecture, spatial behavior, and sustainable design. His work explores the intersection of architecture with everyday life, examining how spatial configurations influence human behavior and community formation. Recent research has investigated food systems in urban contexts, playful approaches to spatial design, and the relationship between architectural form and environmental performance. His publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of architectural theory, with projects spanning from food truck design in Shodoshima to zero-energy housing solutions and innovative approaches to architectural education. His work shows a consistent interest in how architecture can respond to contemporary social challenges while maintaining theoretical rigor. Excellence in Concrete Construction Award 2019, American Concrete Institute (ACI), Qatar National Library / OMA Kobayashi actively contributes to architectural education through various committee memberships, including serving as Chief of the Subcommittee on Strategies for International Compatibility in Architectural Education at the Architectural Institute of Japan and leading the Caberra Accord Correspondence Subcommittee at the Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education. His teaching portfolio at Waseda University is extensive, covering architectural design studios from undergraduate to doctoral levels. He leads several research initiatives, including the Wakusei Project in Tosa, Kochi, NPO PLAT (Platform for Architectural Thinking), and the European Thinkbelt/McDonald's Radio University project which represents an innovative approach to architectural education and community engagement, particularly in contexts of migration and cultural exchange.

Yavuz Köseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ottoman Empire History
• Turkish History
• Social History
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Yavuz Köse is a University Professor of Turkology at the Department of Near Eastern Studies, Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies, University of Vienna. He currently serves as Head of the Institute of Oriental Studies (since June 2024) and previously as Deputy Head (October 2022-June 2024). Before joining the University of Vienna in 2019, he was W3 Acting Professor for Turkology at the Asia-Africa Institute of the University of Hamburg (2010-2018). His educational background includes a Master of Arts in History and Culture of the Near East as well as Turkology, Psychology and Economics from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2001). Professor Köse's research focuses on social, economic and consumer history of the Ottoman Empire and Turkey, environmental and tourism history, history of science, and migration and workers' history. His work examines Ottoman social structures, economic transformations, cultural heritage, and identity formation, with particular attention to urban contexts and cross-cultural interactions. His recent publications show a strong emphasis on Ottoman social history, with particular attention to conversion narratives, cultural exchanges, and urban economic structures. The 2025 edited volume Becoming Ottoman represents a significant contribution to understanding identity formation in the Ottoman Empire. Among his notable recognitions is the Emerald Literati Award (2020) Professor Köse has supervised numerous doctoral students at both the University of Vienna and University of Hamburg, with research topics spanning cultural heritage in Turkey, migration histories, women's work and property, and Ottoman economic history. He has secured significant research funding including projects funded by FWF, DFG, and VolkswagenStiftung, such as the current 'Lebensmittelhändler von Istanbul' project examining Istanbul grocers as urban actors in supply chains. He is actively involved in academic leadership, serving as Head of the Institute of Oriental Studies and Deputy Spokesperson of the Doctoral School for Philological and Cultural Studies. He co-founded and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Diyâr. Journal for Ottoman, Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies and is a member of numerous scholarly organizations including the Society for Armenian Studies and the Society for Turkology, Ottoman Studies and Turkey Research.

Domenic Vitielloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immigrant and migrant communities
• Urban agriculture and food system planning
• Urban and planning history

Domenic Vitiello is an Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Pennsylvania (2004). His research focuses on immigrant communities, urban agriculture, and the history of urban planning. Vitiello’s work examines how migration patterns, food systems, and historical policies shape contemporary urban landscapes. He teaches courses on metropolitan food systems, migration and development, and the role of immigrant communities in urban contexts. His scholarly contributions include studies on the transformation of Chinatowns, the politics of sanctuary cities, and the ecological and economic potential of urban agriculture. Vitiello’s research bridges historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges, emphasizing questions of equity, sustainability, and community resilience. His work often intersects with themes of urban policy, cultural preservation, and transnational migration. Notable projects include analyses of Philadelphia’s urban development history, the impact of immigrant labor on cultural economies, and the role of food systems in community revitalization. Vitiello’s interdisciplinary approach combines urban studies, environmental sociology, and historical methodologies to address pressing urban issues.

Joan Iverson Nassauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Ecology
• Green Infrastructure
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Joan Iverson Nassauer is a Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), specializing in Landscape Architecture. Her research bridges ecological design with cultural sustainability, focusing on human interactions with urban biodiversity and stormwater management at scales ranging from neighborhoods to continents. She has led Landscape and Urban Planning as Co-Editor-in-Chief from 2014-2021, elevating it to the top-ranked urban studies journal. Her work has earned recognition through Fellowships in the American Society of Landscape Architects and Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, alongside Distinguished Scholar status from the International Association of Landscape Ecology. Her research emphasizes Transdisciplinary scenario-building for rural and urban landscapes Integrating community perceptions into ecological design Advancing policy through design innovation in agricultural and suburban environments Quantifying cultural sustainability through aesthetic and functional assessments Developing green infrastructure solutions for legacy cities and the Great Lakes region Key themes in her recent publications include stormwater management aesthetics, nature-based solutions for urban sustainability, and design methodologies for enhancing ecosystem services in human-dominated landscapes. Scientific awards include Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects (1992) Fellow of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (2007) Distinguished Practitioner of Landscape Ecology (1998) IALE Distinguished Scholar (2007) 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award in Landscape Architecture Grants and collaborations highlight her NSF-funded projects on neighborhood greening, smart stormwater systems, and Detroit's green infrastructure initiatives. She leads the Landscape Ecology, Perception, and Design Lab , fostering partnerships between designers, ecologists, and local communities to advance sustainable landscape futures.

Hisham Zerriffiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Geography
• Forestry
• Biomass Energy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Hisham Zerriffi is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in the Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry. He also serves as Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. His research intersects technology, energy, and the environment, focusing on rural areas in the Global South. Affiliation: BioProducts Institute Affiliation: Clean Energy Research Centre Affiliation: Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability His research examines institutional factors in technology diffusion, household energy choices, and welfare impacts of energy use. Current projects include analyzing forest density's ecological impact, clean cooking transitions in India, and decentralized energy systems. Recent publications address just transitions, biomass energy economics, and policy misalignments in Indigenous communities. He has authored works on climate change mitigation via forest carbon credits and rural electrification strategies. Scientific Award: Ivan Head South/North Research Chair As a PhD supervisor, he has guided Natalie Payer on urban energy poverty in the U.S. He collaborates on interdisciplinary grants and leads the Energy Resources, Development and Environment Lab (ERDELab).

• Applied Conservation Science
• Human Dimensions of the Environment
• Forest Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeff Sayer is a Professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry . His research focuses on applied conservation science and the human dimensions of environmental change , with fieldwork spanning Indonesia, West and Central Africa, and Southeast Asia. Current projects include sustainable landscapes in Indonesia (since 2010), forest transitions in Ghana and the Congo Basin (since 2000), and new approaches to conservation science (since 2000). Research emphasizes integrated natural resource management, landscape-scale decision-making, and reconciling agriculture with biodiversity conservation. Key research themes: Integrated landscape approaches for multifunctional landscapes Forest governance and tenure conflicts Policy coherence for Sustainable Development Goals Human-environment interactions in tropical regions Recent publication trends show interdisciplinary focus on deforestation-free trade policies, agroforestry systems, forest governance challenges, and transdisciplinary science applications across tropical Asia, Africa, and Canada.